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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

THERE is much talk about merging
the spring and fall elections. If some
of those who advocate the abOlishment
of spring elections had served as often
on electi boards as the writer hereof,
they would be able to speak more un.
derstandiDgly.
The laws of Ohio require election
boards to continue In session until the
ballots are tailed and the returns prop
erly made out, signed and sealed and
ready for delivery. This often takes till
the next morning. Any one may see
by this how foolish 1t would be to merge
the spring and fall elections.
The thoughtful and patriotic men
that originated and started our system
Of government, deemed 1t best to keep
apart the times for holding local and
general elections. Some people yet
think they acted wisely in so doing, as
it is not advisable to multiply issues
and OVerburden the public mind with
local matters State and national
questions at the Same time. A word to
to the wise should be sufficient on this.
A frequent recurrence to the essential
principles of government has been con.
sidered important in a Republic. Fre-
qIent elections compel attention 70, and
discussion of. public questions, induc-
Ing investigation and tending to correct
understanding. Let Americans be in
no hurry to overthrow the sensible ar.
rangements of our fOrefathers. Long
periods Of power give to the crafty Op
pOrtunities to fasten their schemes upon
the public. Let US then make haste
slowly in chsI & z cur plan of elec-
tions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

king Bob" who swsys the sCepter
over the OHIO State Senate, has again
distinguished himself by ruling that
would have beat the time of the most
expert Arkansas justice Of the peace,
At a previous session of the Senate he
decided that seventeen is a majority of
thirty-seVen. On Friday last, like the
boy who tickled his grandmother to
death with a pitch fork. he thought if
they could stand that they could stand
a little MORE" and he decided that tif-
teen is a majority Of thirty.seven. In
addition to this he constituted himself
supreme judge, and decided that certain
rules governing the Senate were uncOn-
stitutiOnsl. Bob would make an i'm.
mense Pooh Bah.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

In George Washington could only
know the sscreligious fun that modern
vsndsls are poking at his statue at the
east end Of the capitol Of his country, he
would get up some Of these nights, burst
the bars Of the old smoke house where
he has quietly reposed for so many
years, and 60 up to Washington and
nick the stuHin out Of the blarsted carrie
ature Of himself. The other day some
street gsmin climed up and so penciled
Che father Of his country as to make
him cross.eyed. This statue has always
been subject Of levity. 1t is heroic In
size, Roman in drapery and posture, and
from the position Of one arm holding a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

A FEW years since everybody was
familiar with the name of "Cosl Oil
Johnny" whose sudden transition from
poverty to wealth found him destitute
of sense enough to take care of his good
fortune. For some years he reVelled In
all the eccentricities and extraVsgsn-
cies that a shallow brain could conceive.
He bought fancy horses and carriages
and gave them to his drivers; bought
costly diamonds and other jewelry and
bestowed them upon his washer women,
and countless other fOllies. But he
kept descending gradually step by step
until his fortune was all gone and he
had reached the end of his tsther, ans
now, miserable tramp, he has no place
to lay his head but In a dIeary cell in
Mt HOlly(N " Jail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

sword, aud another pointing to the
northwest, the legend was once inscri6-
cd: "Here Is my sword; my clothes are
over yonder In the museum" In the
eastern terrace of the capitol stands the
statue Of Christopher Columbus, hold
ing the earth In his hand. His eyes are
fastened on the Greenough statue, and
his attitude is that Of q base ball
pitcher. Many small boy has swal-
lowed the story that Columbus pitches
that ball daily at noon to Washington.
These unseemly jokes have at last
aroused the patriotism Of Congressman
Caldwell Of Tennessee, and he has Of
tered resolution to provide against
such acts Of desecrstion In the future.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

In Keokuk, Ia, there is a SINNERS
fund.-" to which none utsinneTs are al.
lowed to contribute. 1t is devoted to the
purchase Of wood for poor widows OF
other destitute persons who have NO
friends to look after their wants. The
list Of contributors to the fund thus far,
as compared with the population Of
KeOkuk according to the last census, In
dicates that rldiculously small proper.
tiOn Of the sinners of that city have as
yet subscribed anything.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

VIM. G. WHITNEY, Standard Coal Oil
millionaire member Of CleVeland's Cab.
met as dude Secretary of the Navy,
to-day can have the cold comfort Of
knowing that he has killed poor John
Roach Akron Beacon.
Yes, Whitney ought to be ashamed of
himself. This thing Of members Of the
Cabinet going around with pocketful
of csncers-in the.mOuth to murder
people with, Is played out. Cleveland
should speak to Whitney about it. Per-
hsps he will, when he reads the above
Item In the Beacon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

AT a conference of TIE Randall pro-
lection Democrats, held at his residence
few nights since the following was
agreed upon: Repeal of tobacco tax,
$4,000; repeal of tax on fruit spirits,
100000; free alcohol for use in arts,
$4,000 0O0;repeal of all licenses, $780,
600; free list, $5,OO0OOO; total about
$450O0,0O0. A committee Of three, with
MIR. Randall as chairman, was appointed
to formulate a bill and see If a greater
reduction cannot be agreed on.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

The corOner's inquest over the codies
Of the victims Of the late B. &c O. rail
road accident leads to the terrible truth
that whisky was at the bottom of the
terrible affair. Moreover, the opinion
prevails that the freight crew was hav'
ing regular drunken 'csroussl, and is
substantiated by letters from FOstOria
and Bloomdale where the whole gang
left the train and repaired to the
naInnno
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

Mr.. TILLMAN, Of North Carolina, IT.
troduced a bill In the House the other
day, which declares 1t unlawful for rail-
road companies to heat passenger
coaches by stoves or anything having
fire In 1t, or to light coaches with coal
or other oil. The heating must be by
steam, and the light by electricity. 1t
requires that axes, saws, crowbars, ETC.,
shall be kept In passenger coaches for
use In time of need,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13
Legal Notice.

John Keller, OF HOtOn, JACKSON county, Kansas; ia
cob Keller of Hudson, Steuben county lndi ma; Eliza
betn MOsgrOve Of Monticello, P1att county Illinois;
Polly Bechte the unknown heirs and dtvlsees OF susan
Staley, deceased sarah Keller and Tho known heirs
and devisetS OF Levi Keller feceased ali of whose resi-
dences unknOwa TO the subscriber notified that
on January IL. 1857, the undersigned flied petition
aga nst them and others in the Probate ourt II stark
county. Ohio the object and prayer Of which is to OBJ
tain an order for tine sale OF the following described
lands OF Ezekiel Ke ler deceased; situate in he town
ship OF Perry county OF stark and state OF Ohio and
known as part OF the sOuthw s quarter Of west trac
tOnal section 81, township 10 and range 8 beginning
at point on the west line OF said quarter 10 ch flnS
IA links nOTthwafdly from the sOuthw 81 Of
said larter; thence eastwarGly on line parallel with
the south line OF said quarter to point the prOong-
alton OF the west line OF certain lot conveyed
by Orlando NJ. Poe to SyVanus BOlnger thence north
wardly to the northwestern corner OF said 10 Ot
thence westwardy along line parallel wi the north
line or said quarter TO the west line of the same thence
sOuthwardy along said west line Of said quarter the
place OF beginning, containing 10 SO acres OF land
more OF less. The sale Of sail lands is asked for for
the purpose Of paying the debts OF zekIe Keller de.
ceased, and the cost Of administering his estate.
Said persons notified that they are required to
answer said petition on or before March h, 1887
ABRAHAM W. GOSH I'm
Administrator Of the estate OF Ezekiel
Keller, deceased.
AUSTIN LYNCH, Atty. jan13 Lw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

"black-llsting" was conspiracy at com
mOn law. This Ia said to be the first
case Of this kind that has been so de-
Clded in American courts. An appeal
has been taken to the Supreme Court of
Connecticut. II it is a poor rule that
won't work both ways, why not the con-
spiracy laws.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

A ALADY gives as reason why Ameri-
can women will not 60 to theaters with.
out hats or bonnets, is because the cOndi.
tions in this country are not the same
ss those In Europe, where ladies "Com-
monty 90 to the theater In cabs or car.
rlsges" In full evening dress. Well,
ev If this be so, why is 1t necessary
that they should wear q "sky scraper "
or hat as high as Batholdi's ststueP
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

CHARLES VALLANDIGHAM, Clerk Of tie
State Senate, has not been bounced by
the Republican majority but all the
other Democratic officials have been and
their places given to Republicans.
Democrats are wondering how it comes
that G. Y. was spared. But there are
many crooks In politics.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

The Democratic House at Washington
has passed pension bill sppropriating
over $76,000,00O, and not a dollar for
Confederate soldiers" This amount
before the war was about as much as
the entire expenses Of the government
annually.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

A REPUBLICAN member Of the House,
Mr.. Boutelle, stood up the other day and
lauded the Republican management Of
the Navy Department. OF course he did
not refer to the fact that under Repabli-
can rule the money disappeared and
some twenty millions a year besides.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

PENNSYLVANIA continues to be the
State Of Cameron. In proof, Mr.. Quay,
q sub Cameron boss, has been nominated
for the q. 8. Senate by the Republicans
of the General Assembly Of that State.
The Republicans there always dare to
manifest the courage of their cussed-
noao
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

The contest among the Republicans
of New York over the United States SEN
atOrship Is said to be conflict of chat.
tel mortgages. The various millionaire
candidates have and claim their prop.
erty In members of the General Assem-
bly,. The contest Is fierce and furious
at Albany,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

IT is stated that Hon, George L. Con-
verse Is looming up as the coming "fsV
Orite son." Mr.. Converse Is a man of
brain. an acknowledged statesman, and
what Is an inestimsble qualification In
q "favorite son." an honest man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

CHAMPION CITY DAILY TIMES: The
country at large would seriously regret
any dangerous mishap to Judge Thur
man. Though the old Roman is Dem
ocrst, they all admire him for his sturdy
honesty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

AT Philadelphia, search was made for
gold in the miserable apartments of
Joseph Perry, the miser, who, with his
cousin, Richard Price, was found frozen
to death, and in a short time 100000
In gold, silver and securities was found.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13
Valuable Property For Sa|e'

The following desirable property will be sold on rsas.
enable terms and easy payments;
65 acres, with good buildings, half
mile north of the village of Paris.
l8 acres, adjacent to the same tract,
also with good buildings.
S819 srres, with t0lerRble good build
irgs, N mi 9 southeast Of Ptri-
OIe ron and lot In PR s; house
contains 8 rOOG>; also gOgd stable.
~ acre GU lot.
Also lots NJ. 101 and lO2 In Miners
addition to Alliance
JACOB MATZ,
tOmar Paris, Stark Co., Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

JACK DEMPSEY wants to fight Sulli-
van to finish, for $4,000 side. 1t is
to be hoped that Sullivan will accept,
and that both may be finished" in the
mill
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

A NEW HAVEN court has fined two
railroad superintendents $50 for con-
spring, BY "black-listing," to prevent 9
railroad emplOye from obtaining work.
The judge held as there was no evidence
Of ine1iciency Of the workman, the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

The protectionists want the war
tariff to be prolonged sternally. The
Philadelphia Press refers to the eternal
revenue" that will continue to bless the
protectionists of Pennsylvania. The
cheek Of those organs is enormous.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

JAKE SHARP, the briber, can't have a
change of venue, so says Judge Barrett,
and he will be compelled to stand trial
before a jury, which will call him
0JakaO
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

ALICE OATES, the popular comic opera
singer, died on Monday evening at the
residence of her husband In Phila-
delphis, after a lingering and painful
IIlnaaa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

SENATOR HARDACRE has introduced
bill, making the vote Of eight jurors
out of twelve, a complete verdict in
civil cases.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

Europe is our best gold mine at pres.
ent. More than $30O00,000 have been
taken out of 1t by enterprisimg Ameri-
cans In the past four months.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

A young man of Minneapolis has
erected pretty little building entirely
out OF blocks Of ice, and has opened a
store In 1t. He is doing a rushing busi-
npqq
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

A GRANDSON of the famous David
Crockett has been elected Assistant
Clerk Of the Tennessee House Of Repre-
sentatiVes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

THE site selected for the tomb of GEN
ersl Logan, and which has been offered
to Mrs Logan, comprises 320 feet of the
southern part of Lake Park, Chicago
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

Thirty-three years have passed since
the introduction Of DR.. Bulls. Cough
Syrup, and IL still stands unrivalled.
Get the genuine. Price 25 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

JOHN ROACH, the great shipbuilder
died at his residence In New York on
Monday evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

THE gross mineral output of Montana
last year was $24 100000 of which there
was SO 100000 in gold, 81 100000 in cop.
per, and $13 500 coo in silver.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

SENATOR SHERMAN fsmiliarly calls
his illustriOus brother, the General,
"Cump."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

JUDGE THURMAN, 1t Is said, has en-
tIrely recovered from his late attack,
and Is out of danger.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

GENERAL NELSON A. MILES the Indian
fighter, Is said to be the handsOmest OH
Ger in the U. s. Army.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

It is claimed that the present winter
Is the coolest that has been experienced
for many years In Washington.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

The frequent and painful disease
rheumatism, can be permanently cured
by Salvation Oil.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

FATHER MCGLYNN will not go to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13
Executors Notice.

Notice Is hereby gwen that The undersigned mas been
apuolnfed and qualified as Executor OF tho estate OF
Marie M0ugey, late ct stark county Ohio, decd.
1an13-dw CELEsIIN vEsSERIAT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-01-13

AT THE CANTON, OHIO, POST OFFloh As
SECOND CLAss MATTER,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-02-18

All kinds OF Furniture and Upholstery
work made to order and repaired.
% Lounges. ParlOr Sets, Mattresses
Etc, made As good as new, at a moderate
expense.
Fourth st. between Main and Columbia.
Olympia, Aug. II, 1886. nG
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-02-18

through the mains. Such an effect APP
pears I" have been produced with re.
Sp"rt I" the section which spans Ea-tside
bridge during tin, recent cold weather.
Last Friday and Saturday nights gas
lElts IN central olvm,.a were little bet
ter f'lar 81 man wax tapcr>, while cast
81 t,r tIid - thea. Wa no ,iiuinutiou in
L Average pr-- are ii .as and cpnse
4 INT t1l!.'1c: II /. ne. The boxes
wer" T. no. / IN H.. mains on the
br 20 las' ~u'.'tv. All the pont NJ,
fr"s; all owed I" escape. thus substantial
ly removing the difficulty without further
trouble or delay.
Several h"Ii-e~ have been entered hv
burglars. on the EA>,>idc he past week
"Wednesday night Mc>>rs Littleiohn,
Cork i>h and Wilke>"n were the recip-
tents "f THESE special marks "i favor. AT
LittlcjOhn's the pantry was entered and
placed under tribute, and the result was
doubtless satisfactory, for the thief left
inscribed un wlninw-pane with prob
ably IA diamond-roint, ii the miscreant
Was a hightUncd thief, Debtor to one
was carefully taken from the Sish-door
ii the Kitchen. ami tin i,oil slipped 10y
Inserting the hand. The intrudcrs we've
disturbed by the inmates before they had
an opportunity To- obtain any plumber
People should lie prepared i"r sub sur
prise parties, and when "cca>i III presents
an opportunity, give them Il warm recep-
tlon
\ call Tor Il meeting Of the fire depart
ment was rung last evening, and air
representation Of the several companies
soon assembled in Columbia's meeting
room Chief Allen being present de
clared that he had given no authority for
the call, whereupon the meeting adj
iourned 4 conference Of the assembly
then took place, as citizens, ON the
changes made by the City Council in
matters affecting the fire department.
\ cause of grievance seemed TO he the cur
tailuent Of the privilege of Chief Engineer
in the matter of employment Of a keeper
Tor the steam fire engine. Considerable
feeling was manifested on the subject,
and Il resolution of protest against the
reduction Of salary OF the keeper was
introduced by Mr.. Van Epps, which was
referred to the Chief with recommeI-
dation that a department meeting H.
called next Monday evening for consid-
Grafton of all grievances relating to the
Councils action.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-02-18
Ordinance No. 25l.

An ordinance to amend Section 8 of an
ordinance entitled an ordinance detin-
ing the fire limits of the city, aid To
protect property from fire. Approved
March II, 1875.
The City Of olympia does ordain as touo,rS:
SECTION l. That Section . of an ordi-
nance entitled, An ordinance defining tho
fire limits of the city, and to protect prop
erty from fire. approved March II. 1888,
be and the same is hereby amended SO as
to read: Section 0. The Chief Engineer
OF the city OF Olympia shall i'll addition
to he powers granted to him i'll Orui-
nance No. l51. and it'll the consent of the
Fire WardeES, rave power to control,
regulate, direct, order and do all things
connected with the fire department of the
city, and any of its employees, as he may
deem best for the interest of the city and
its inhabitants, and during any cOnfia-
grafton shall have alamount power to
all officers of the city: Provided, that any
contract for the payment of money tor the
employment of h, p and tor the pu: chase
of commodities must be first approved 10y
the Council.
SIC. =. That this ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after its
passage
Approved Feb. II, 1887.
A. ii. CHAMBERS,
Mayor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-02-18
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MAIL LETTINGS.
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS.
Post Office Department,

NASHIH"IOS, II. L., Jan. Il, 1881.
PROPOSALS will be received at the
l. Contract Office of this Department
until 1 p. N. of april ,, leo1 Ion CARRYING
the maj II the uI;cd States upon To-.
routes. and according 10 the sch. DUE oi
army al and departure specified 10y the
Department, i'll the Tcrrlt ~ of Wash
In@ton. from july |. ls>1, IL June ~.
1890. Lists oi routes, with schedule, oi
arrivals and departures, instructions To
bl'td. rs with forms tor contracts and
bonds, and all other necessary inf'.rma-
ton, Will he iuruishs upon Application
10 the ) 'cund A->I-i...it Po>tliia ~ter Gen
ereral. WILLIAM +. Villas
Postmaster GcIcIal.
FIRST publication, Feb. Il. loo, vt